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CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST

Mississippi · Public School District
10
Schools
3,166
Students
$12,169
Per-Pupil Spend
-15% nat'l
100.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+48pp vs nat'l
72.0%
Graduation Rate
-14.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST is a public school district in Mississippi serving 3,166 students across 10 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 72.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,169 is below the national average for a US public school district. 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 36/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CANTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05391
JIMMIE M. GOODLOE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05373
MC NEAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05410
REUBEN B. MYERS CANTON SCHOOL OF ARPK–05362
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HUEY L. PORTER MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08377
NICHOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08396
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CANTON CAREER CENTER10–120
CANTON PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL10–12597
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CANTON EDUCATIONAL SERVICES CENTER04–120
CANTON PUBLIC 9TH GRADE SCHOOL09–09260
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,169-15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
37%
38%
State
36.8%
Local (property tax)
38.0%
Federal
25.3%

Funding is shared between state (37%) and local sources (38%), with notable federal support (25%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
3,166
Students
100%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate72.0%
Opportunity Score36/100
StateMississippi →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 72.0%, graduation is 14.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $12,169, spending is 15% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
High economic need in community
100% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
25% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST has 10 public schools, serving a total of 3,166 students.
What is the graduation rate for CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
The graduation rate is 72.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST spend per student?
CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST spends $12,169 per pupil — 15% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
100% of students in CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
No, CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST serve?
CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST?
The median opportunity score across schools in CANTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST is 36/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.